Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ELITE - Intel 9th Gen ATX Gaming Motherboard

DOMINATE THE FUTURE WITH AORUSThe ultimate gaming Z390 motherboard, GIGABYTES AORUS ELITE is packed full of interesting and useful technology, ranging from audio, through performance and even customization. The AORUS ELITE motherboard is reinforced with ultra-durable components on the memory and PCIe slot armour, and components such as top-end capacitors. The Z390 board’s customisation and its intuitive UI through the RGB Fusion app allows you to make your AORUS board your own.

Please note: Z390 Motherboards are compatible with Intel 8th Gen 'Coffee Lake' and 9th Gen CPUs. Although these Intel Z390 Motherboards share the same socket as Intel's 200 & 100 Series Motherboards, they are electrically incompatible & will not work with 7th & 6th Gen Intel CPUs.

Intel Z390Chipset

1151CPU Socket

8th & 9th Gen IntelCompatible CPUs

ATXForm Factor

Incredible AORUS Performance

Incredible precision when delivering powerZ390 AORUS ELITE motherboard uses an 12+1 phases digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controller and DrMOS. These 100% digital controller and additional 8+4 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the new 9th Generation Intel Core processors.

Dual M.2 for Ultimate Storage

AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard
AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential. Z390 AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4133MHz!

Broad DDR4 Compatibility
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4133MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard. DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge, memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased performance.

Immersive AORUS Audio

All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB. The AORUS motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and high-end audio capacitors. While the high-end audio capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. USB DAC-UP 2 continues to provide clean, isolated and low-noise power while adding the ability to compensate for voltage drop.

Intel GbE Lan with cFosSpeed

INTERNET ACCELERATOR SOFTWAREIntel GbE LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments. Gigabyte motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power delivery.

Connecting the Future with USB Type-C™

The World's Next Universal Connector
Equipped with next generation connectivity AORUS Gaming Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C™ header for USB 3.1 Gen2 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.1 Gen2 drive or charging your new mobile device. Intel's native USB 3.1 host controller provides USB 3.1 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.

Aorus RGB Fusion LED Lighting

Multi-Zone Light Show Design
RGB Fusion offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB / Addressable LED light strips for their PC. Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard. AORUS Motherboards will support either 5v or 12v Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.

RGB Fusion SoftwareSet LEDs to synchronize with your favorite music or have them change colors to indicate the CPU temperature.

RGB Fusion APPThe GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC

AORUS Smart Fan 5

Choose from different modes
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly. For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds. Map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold with Fan Stop.

Integrated I/O Shield Armor
With an integrated I/O shield, building a GIGABYTE Ultra Durable PC is even easier and convenient. Users can expect excellent durability with the durable design of the pre-installed I/O shield.

More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
Z390 AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading. Having a Solid Pin means there is a larger contact are for electricity whilst stil being ultra durable for a longer lifespan.

DIAGNOSTIC LEDSOn-board LEDs controlled by the system BIOS specify if a malfunction is occurring, allowing users to promptly take action by quickly diagnosing which major component (CPU/DDR/VGA/HDD) is faulty.

DUALBIOS DESIGNGIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

G CONNECTOR DESIGNWith the G Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, streamlining the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations, as the tiny cables in the front panel connector can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted.

GIGABYTE BIOS and Applications

New User Interface
GIGABYTE has specially designed the BIOS to provide users the most premium experience while constructing their new system, with a new GUI and easier to use functionalities. The BIOS is crucial for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings.

GIGABYTE APP Center
The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS.

EasyTune™
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

@BIOS
The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system’s BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.

System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

Innovative Technology

AORUS EXCELLENCE
Each AORUS motherboard includes TriDef SmartCam software, remove backgrounds without the hassle of using a green screen. Through the SmartCam application you can now apply live filters, and fully control your background. Optimise and improve your connection with WTFast the Gamers Private Network (GPN). Cast your game anywhere and experience the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster. Host your game like a pro and with just one click stream your gameplay to Twitch, chat to fellow gamers and interact with social media integration.

Save power with one simple click with CEC Energy Saving technology. GIGABYTE motherboards can achieve lower power consumption under idle mode and fully comply with new CEC 2019 power consumption requirement.

TRIDEF® SMARTCAMUsing SmartCam you can now apply live filters, remove backgrounds, not only whilst streaming but also through other video applications.